# Strike Contingency Planning

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Freight forwarders and supply chain managers are the primary authors of strike contingency plans, which lay out alternative transport scenarios before labor disputes disrupt ports, trucking hubs, or rail networks.

Freight forwarders and supply chain managers are the primary authors of strike contingency plans, which lay out alternative transport scenarios before labor disputes disrupt ports, trucking hubs, or rail networks. Typical measures include modal shifts to road, air, or short-sea shipping, pre-negotiated contracts with backup carriers, emergency inventory buffers at critical nodes, and predefined escalation contacts. Well-prepared contingency plans limit delivery delays and contractual penalties when a strike materializes. Unlike general business continuity planning, strike contingency planning specifically addresses labor action – a disruption that often comes with some advance notice but unpredictable duration.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contingency_planning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contingency_planning)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Strike Contingency Planning |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contingency_planning |

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